Garuda Indonesia Flight 152 crashes while on approach to Medan, North Sumatra, during the 1997 Southeast Asian haze, killing all 234 people on board. This becomes the deadliest …

What happened and who was famous in 1997? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1997.

Relive the key moments of 1997! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

Jun 24, 2024 · 1997 Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Jul 2, 2025 · 1997 was a year of significant transition, marked by political divides, international tensions, and the burgeoning of the digital age. The dot-com boom, advancements in software …

Nov 7, 2025 · 1997: A Year to Remember 1997 was packed with memorable events that shaped history. From the debut of Harry Potter to the tragic loss of Princess Diana, this year left a …

Nov 17, 2019 · May 1 – Tony Blair becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, as the Labour Party wins the 1997 United Kingdom general election and returns to government for the first …

In 1997, he took a printed copy of his column that predicted the collapse, put it in a blender with some liquid, and then drank the paper drink. In 1997, Bill Gates invested $150 million in Apple …

Nov 7, 2016 · What happened in the year 1997 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1997.

Jan 22 Madeleine Albright becomes the first female US Secretary of State. She has been a close friend of First Lady Hillary Clinton. Feb 17 Nawaz Sharif, 47, of the Pakistan Muslim League, a …